The Terrace was the PERFECT wedding venue! Kalee (the coordinator) was great with communicating and…read moremaking sure everything was just right. the staff made us feel so welcome and had everything we needed. The space itself fit our wedding of 120 guests perfectly. We had indoor and outdoor space that flowed beautifully together and I would recommend this venue to anyone looking to get married!

The Terrace at RPL is a fresh, exciting downtown venue! It has wonderful views of downtown Rockford…read moreand the Rock River. Its flexible event space and wonderful Event Coordinator, Kalee, make it a prime spot to host a party or meeting for any occasion.

Great bartenders , awesome entertainment- we and our friends love it here!…read moreWe keep coming back

Great little pub to watch live music. Came here Saturday to see a local band called "That Gurl."…read more Excellent sound and 70s-80s cover band. Full bar, and reasonable prices. The staff is very attentive and accommodating. If you should choose, they have slot machines on premises. Definitely a return trip.

Worst customer service I have ever had at a coffee shop. Rude woman works there. Any question I had…read morewas met with attitude. When they were out of half their menu, I decided not to eat there and just sit with my husband who ordered a coffee. She came to our table to lecture us on why we had said we were getting a sandwich then changed our minds. Blamed us for starting to make sandwiches we never officially ordered or payed for (my husband is allergic to pork, and they were out of alternatives so we decided against it). What kind of customer service is that?

I like to support local business, but i walk into Katie's Cup and there's no "Hello" or "how can we…read morehelp you" even though there's no other customers at the counter. Just as well since the table i sit at is so wobbly i couldn't set down a drink and certainly couldn't work at it. As the coffee order is delivered to the person i am meeting, the waitress again does not say a word. Maybe they just don't want to wake the only othe people in there, one sleeping at a table and another on the couch.

I attended a vow renewal ceremony at Forest Hills Country Club. It was a beautiful setting that…read moretook place on the south porch. There were lots of windows to allow the sunlight to stream inside. There was a buffet dinner served that was very nice, and a bar for those wanting cocktails. I highly recommend Forest Hills Country Club for any event. It's a lovely place.

We had our 50th class reunion here in September. We worked with Chris. She was very detail…read moreoriented. She made great suggestions and helped enhance our decorations with special lighting. The food and service was great. I highly recommend Forest Hills for your next event.

We stayed at the Riverview from 12/29/25 to 1/1/26. We had a wonderful time in one of the…read moretwo-level suites. The night manager, Yvette, was beyond awesome! She was friendly, efficient, and knowledgeable. She went above and beyond when we asked for a New Year's Eve party recommendation. She also gave us the printed Riverview Art Walk pamphlet (the outlined history of architectural pieces is not to be missed, although the Al Capone bar is not yet listed and no mention was made of the fabulous ships-in-bottles) and provided us with a tour of the Sultan room with it's magnificent antiques. Our suite was clean and well appointed. I did check the sheets and mattress and found none of the issues mentioned in previous reviews. Paint seemed fresh and Yvette mentioned that new carpets are to be installed in 2026. It seems that the current owners are attempting to revitalize the hotel and event center. We also enjoyed our river view room. Although we could see the train tracks, they did not appear to be in use and we were never bothered by noise. The view provided a good vantage for New Year's Eve fireworks - which may or may not have been publicly sanctioned. The adjacent mall is still under-occupied but we didn't sense any obvious criminal activity and our car was just fine in the parking lot. We had a good time here and would recommend.

I am going to write a positive* review for Riverview Inn & Suites…read more * No one got bedbugs *Our car was not broken into in the sketchy parking lot *There is ample over flow parking in the abandoned Walking Dead set of a strip mall next door. *No one got accosted or mugged by any of the derelicts that were being dumped off at the sketchy bus stop in the abandoned strip mall parking lot *The young lady manning the breakfast was very attentive and sweet natured . The breakfast was not her fault, I felt bad for her. *No was bitten or given rabies by the raccoon they are trying to catch *Im just glad there was a "No Firearms"sign on the front door. That and the armed security should keep out any evils doer's. Whats that ? There is no armed security ? Oh..... *The ancient poorly maintained elevator did not plummet into the basement *No one tripped or was cut by the broken and loose tile at the front door *Because we were on the sketchy-parking lot side, we never heard the trains that go by on the sad-riverview side LITERALLY 100 FEET AWAY *We never got Legionella from damp poorly maintained AC unit *The towels were clean even if the bathroom was not *Positively awful

Wow, after going to the Japanese Gardens in Portland I was excited to visit the Anderson Japanese…read moreGardens and it certainly did not disappoint. From the parking lot, this spot may not look that huge, but this spread out between 12 acres of well designed and maintained land. These gardens feature everything from waterfalls to streams to buildings to ponds to bridges that look amazing even in less than optimal weather. As someone who visits a good number of gardens per year, I was impressed with how intentionally the gardens are designed. That is, I can see that thought was put into the placement and direction of each plant in the garden, and approaching the same spot from different directions can yield a different experience. This is evident in how some plants are only visible from a certain direction, so that your experience in entering and entering the same garden can be different. I also enjoy a very circular theme across the gardens, where you can see different things like a waterfall or bridge from multiple different angles, each yielding a slightly different experience. The parking here is not too difficult, even when it's busier. Because of the size of the gardens, there's also a fairly good amount of space to spread out even on busier days. But if you want a more tranquil experience, you may want to come during less popular hours. Overall, worth a special visit if you live anywhere within 2 hours of Rockford. The gardens are impressive and well worth a visit.

Such a beautiful and relaxing experience coming to the Japanese Garden! My guy and I had the nicest…read moretime walking around and looking at everything they have to offer. We saw and fed lots of animals including koi fish, a crane, turtles, and a chipmunk (my guy's first time seeing one). I wish we had a chance to come during a tea ceremony because that would've been the icing on the cake here.

Today, I enjoyed a banquet here. This little gem is an event space available for parties, repasts,…read moreluncheons and banquets. The seating capacity is 200 persons. There are sufficient tables and chairs to satisfy the most scrutinizing taste. The people in charge are kind and courteous.